Previously, I wrote a blog about my incredible experience visiting Peru. I went with the charity, Chair the Hope. We delivered wheelchairs to those that don’t have access to mobility equipment and need it. It made me very grateful that I have never had to worry about how I would get somewhere. I never worriedContinue reading “Donating Wheelchairs and Giving the Gift of Mobility”
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Accessible Travel and Planning My Trip to Peru
Planning accessible travel, especially a trip to a foreign country can be both overwhelming and exciting. In the month of November, I went on a trip to Peru for about three weeks. I had been planning this trip all year. I learned about the charity, Chair the Hope, a few years ago. It was foundedContinue reading “Accessible Travel and Planning My Trip to Peru”
Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
The life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. is celebrated on this day, although we should recognize the great things African Americans have done every day, all year long. Morgan Steward and his family always take the time to look into and explore other areas of black culture. Here are their experiences at theContinue reading “Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.”
My Quantum Power Wheelchair and the Magic of Christmas in NYC
While New York City is known for a lot of different things, it is one of the most popular places to visit during winter. The city comes to life with Christmas lights at every corner and there are surprises everywhere you turn! One of my family’s favorite things to do during the holidays is spendContinue reading “My Quantum Power Wheelchair and the Magic of Christmas in NYC”
Accessible Features When Traveling with My Power Chair
This month, I had the pleasure (yes, shockingly, it was a pleasure) of traveling on a plane with my power chair for the first time! I was outlandishly nervous to do so. For someone who travels for my career, this was so wildly out of my wheelhouse that it came across to me as intimidating.Continue reading “Accessible Features When Traveling with My Power Chair”
We Need More Accessible Transportation for Wheelchair Users
I am a wheelchair user, fighting for accessibility and transportation rights for disabled Americans. I write blogs and create social media posts to showcase living with a disability. I have been an advocate for transportation rights by contacting local politicians. I have many ideas to solve the transportation issues in the United States. Making transportationContinue reading “We Need More Accessible Transportation for Wheelchair Users”
Changes to Transportation Access for People with Disabilities
On July 26th, 2022, we celebrated the 32nd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Across the nation, organizations and people with disabilities marked this occasion in a variety of different ways, from community picnics, to hosting grand openings of accessible buildings to making announcements about new policies to help move the Disability CommunityContinue reading “Changes to Transportation Access for People with Disabilities”
What to Do When You Arrive at the Airport
In a previous blog, I shared tips on how to protect your wheelchair when traveling by plane. As much as one can plan and prepare to travel by air, as a wheelchair user the planning doesn’t stop when we get to the airport. In fact, what we do to ease potential travel woes when flyingContinue reading “What to Do When You Arrive at the Airport”
How to Protect Your Power Wheelchair When Traveling by Plane
The world seems to be picking back up again (not that there isn’t still a global pandemic). With that, summer vacationers are eager to get back in the swing of things and head out on planes, trains, and automobiles to make up for memories they may have missed over the past year or so. ForContinue reading “How to Protect Your Power Wheelchair When Traveling by Plane”
My Top Places to Visit in Washington D.C.
Washington, D.C. is one of my favorite cities. I really love the history, the food, and all of the accessible outdoor spaces that D.C. has to offer. I think it’s one place that everyone should visit at least once. If you’re planning a visit to D.C., here’s some of my favorite places that you shouldContinue reading “My Top Places to Visit in Washington D.C.”